Ron Wyden — U.S. Senator from Oregon
Ron Wyden is a Democrat Senator representing Oregon, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Oregon |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1949-05-03 |
| Bioguide ID | W000779 |
Election & Term History
Ron Wyden has held 14 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1981.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-01-05 – 1983-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-3 | Democrat |
| 1983-01-03 – 1985-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-3 | Democrat |
| 1985-01-03 – 1987-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-3 | Democrat |
| 1987-01-06 – 1989-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-3 | Democrat |
| 1989-01-03 – 1991-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-3 | Democrat |
| 1991-01-03 – 1993-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-3 | Democrat |
| 1993-01-05 – 1995-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-3 | Democrat |
| 1995-01-04 – 1996-02-05 | U.S. Representative for OR-3 | Democrat |
| 1996-02-05 – 1999-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Oregon | Democrat |
| 1999-01-06 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Oregon | Democrat |
| 2005-01-04 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Oregon | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Oregon | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Oregon | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Oregon | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Ron Wyden has cast 868 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Ron Wyden is more conservative than 66% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.335 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 66% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 868 |
| Votes with own party | 97.1% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 17 of 890 (1.9%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Ron Wyden in?
Ron Wyden is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Oregon.
How long has Ron Wyden served in Congress?
Ron Wyden's first term on record began in 1981, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Has Ron Wyden served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Ron Wyden's term history includes service in both the House of Representatives and the Senate -- see the full election and term history table above.
How does Ron Wyden's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Ron Wyden is more conservative than 66% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 868 recorded votes.
How often does Ron Wyden vote with their own party?
Ron Wyden has voted with the majority of their own party on 97.1% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 17 of 890 recorded votes (1.9%).